RIDE CANADA’S ROCKIES TO THE COAST
RIDE CANADA’S ROCKIES TO THE COAST
Unleash your spirit of adventure with a 14-day motorcycle tour through the majestic landscapes of Alberta and British Columbia. Cruise along the stunning Cowboy Trail, wind through the Rockies, and take in awe-inspiring views on the legendary Icefields Parkway. Enjoy breathtaking moments atop Sulphur and Grouse Mountains, visit famous national parks, and experience thrilling rides along the iconic Duffy Lake and Sea to Sky highways. From the untamed beauty of Jasper to the sun-soaked vineyards of the Okanagan, this tour offers a perfect balance of exhilarating rides, scenic stops, and local cultural experiences. Whether you're navigating mountain passes or relaxing in hot springs, this tour promises memories for a lifetime. Gear up for an unforgettable journey across Western Canada!
Prices include motorbike rental. Prices without Motorbike rental are available if you wish to bring your own bike.
Prices include motorbike rental. Prices without Motorbike rental are available if you wish to bring your own bike.
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Start Location: Calgary
End Location: Calgary
TOP HIGHLIGHTS
- Experiencing the Cowboy Trai
- Visit the biker-friendly Twin Cities Saloon
- Experience the Banff Gondola
- Riding the Bow Valley Parkway
- Riding the Ice Fields Parkway
- Having a do-it-yourself BBQ lunch at Saskatchewan River Crossing’s Parkway Pub
- Experiencing the Columbia Icefields Adventure
- Walking on the Athabasca Glacier
- Enjoy the World Famous Resort Towns of Banff, Jasper and Whistler
- Visiting Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, and Wells Gray Provincial Park
- Witnessing the Majestic Helmcken Falls, the 4th tallest waterfall in Canada
- Experiencing The Peak of Vancouver
- Enjoying the Grouse Mountain Gondola as you ride up high above the City of Vancouver
- Enjoying an afternoon Wine Tour in Okanagan Wine Country
- Enjoying 2 Lake Ferry Crossings
- Experiencing 19th Century History at Fort Steel Heritage Town
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ITINERARY
Arrive in Calgary, AB
Arrive in Calgary and take advantage of the complimentary airport shuttle to your hotel. Head over to Calgary Harley-Davidson, conveniently located across the street, to pick up your ride. Meet the Freedom Biker Tours team at tonight's Welcome Dinner and Orientation, where you'll connect with fellow riders and review the exciting journey ahead.
Overnight: Calgary
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: The Cowboy Trail, Longview, Highwood Pass & Banff
Kick off your ride at 8:30 AM with a full tank and an eager heart. Cruise the scenic Cowboy Trail to Longview for a quick rest at Twin Cities Saloon. The adventure intensifies as you head into the Rockies via the Highwood Pass, Canada's highest paved road, before reaching Banff. End the day with dinner at the 'Fat Ox of Banff'.Riding: 301 km (187 mi)
Overnight: Banff
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3: Exploring Banff
Take a break from riding to explore Banff at your leisure. After a leisurely morning, you'll board the Gondola cars and ride high up to the summit of Sulphur Mountain where we’ll be amazed at the views of six surrounding mountain ranges, the Bow Valley, and the Town of Banff. Enjoy the Banff Interpretive Centre and learn about the history and other interesting facts of Canada’s first National Park. Spend the rest of the day exploring Banff's charming streets, with plenty of dining options for dinner on your own.
Overnight: Banff
Day 4: Bow Valley Parkway, Icefields Parkway & Jasper
With kickstands up at 8:30 AM, embark on a picturesque ride along the Bow Valley Parkway. Today you ride along the scenic Bow Valley Parkway enjoying the majestic scenery as you eventually connect with the Ice Fields Parkway heading north towards Jasper. Along the way, you'll stop for a do-it-yourself BBQ lunch at Saskatchewan River Crossing’s Parkway Pub. After lunch, you'll continue riding north along the parkway. You will stop and enjoy the Columbia Icefields Adventure; a unique and iconic experience as you step out onto the Athabasca Glacier. Your ride then takes you further north along the Parkway and into the world famous town of Jasper where you'll stop for the night.Riding: 293 km (182 mi)
Overnight: Jasper
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 6: The Cariboo, Duffy Lake Road & Whistler
Today you ride south to the Town of Little Fort and then turn north-west riding to 100 Mile House in the heart of the Cariboo Region. From there you'll turn south along Highway 97 and ride to Cache Creek and onto Lillooet where you will have a stop n’ stretch and a bite.The Biker-friendly Lillooet’s Cookhouse is a good place for a snack. Next,you will depart Lillooet and head towards Whistler riding the infamous Duffy Lake Road, stopping along the way for photo ops and to check out the beautiful scenery. You emerge from the Duffly lake Road riding into the Town of Pemberton where you turn south and cruise along the Sea to Sky Highway into the mountain Town of Whistler where you will rest for the night. Dinner is on your own tonight with lots of cool and fun places to eat in Whistler village.Riding: 440 km (274 mi)
Overnight: Whistler
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7: Sea to Sky Highway, Grouse Mountain & Vancouver
This morning you ride south along the Sea To Sky Highway with Howe Sound over your right shoulder. You'll cruise through the Town of Britannia Beach and pass by the Town of Horseshoe Bay, and intercept Highway #1, the Trans Canada. You'll skirt aroundthe edges of the Lower Mainland passing through the City of North Vancouver. Stop for an amazing experience at the Peak of Vancouver as you ride the Grouse Mountain Gondola high up over the Lower Mainland with views of Vancouver and out into the Pacific Ocean and the Strait of Georgia. On a clear dayyou can see Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands, and perhaps even the northern tip of Washington State. You’ll continue riding east through a part of the City of Vancouver and on into the Fraser Valley. You will ride along the north shore of the Fraser River through the Towns of Maple Ridge and Mission and into the rich farmland of the Fraser Valley. Yourdestination for tonight is the resort Town of Harrison Hot Springs. Dinner is on your own tonight, but we recommend the delicious Black Forest Restaurant where you can enjoy delicious Bavarian food and of course, legendary German beer and wine. Riding: 252 km (157 mi)
Overnight: Harrison Hot Springs
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8: Fraser Canyon, Similkameen & Okanagan Valleys
A good day of riding today, the longest of the tour. You'll cruise along Highway #7 to the Town of Hope where the first Rambo movie ‘First Blood’ was filmed. From there you will turn north and ride the twists and turns of the Fraser Canyon with the mighty Fraser River over our right shoulder. You’ll pass by Hells Gate and right on into the small Town of Spences Bridge, where you'll leave the TransCanada Highway and turn east riding on Highway #8 into the Town of Merrit in the Nicola Valley. From Merrit, you'll ride the scenic Highway #5A to the Town of Princeton in the Similkameen Valley. You'll have a stop n’ stretch and a snack in Princeton before continuing along Highway #3 along the Similkameen Riverpassing through the small old historic mining Town of Hedley and on into the Town of Keremeos and on through the Richter Pass and down into the Town of Osoyoos at the southern end of the Okanagan Valley. Osoyoos is a major border crossing with Washington State. Lake Osoyoos is the warmest body of freshwater in Canada and sits half in the USA and half in Canada. From Osoyoos, ride north along Highway #97 past vineyards and fruit stands until you reach the small City of Penticton at the southern tip of Lake Okanagan. You'll be staying in Penticton for two nights at a lakeside resort hotel with its own beach. Dinner tonight is on our own, but we recommend sitting on the deck of the Barking Parrot Bar and watching the sunset over the lake and the surrounding hills.Riding: 517 km (321 mi)
Overnight: Penticton
Meals: Breakfast
Day 9: Penticton & Okanagan Wine Tour
A day off the bikes today to enjoysummertime in the South Okanagan. Across the street from the hotel is the Penticton Open-Air Community Market and Farmer’s Market open 08:30 – 1:00. The largest open-air community market in the Okanagan. Take a stroll through the market, engage the vendors, and enjoy some free time. This afternoon, you'll participate in an Okanagan favourite, a Wine Tour with Grape Savvy Wine Tours thatincludes lunch. Dinner is on your own tonight with plenty of walking distance options to choose from.
Overnight: Penticton
Meals: Lunch
Day 10: North Okanagan, The Shuswap & Revelstoke
Today you ride north along Highway #97 through Peachland and into West Kelowna where you divert and ride Westside Road along the western side of Lake Okanagan. You’ll pop out just north of Vernon and back onto Highway #97 riding north through the small Towns of Armstrong and Enderby where you will intercept Highway #97B and head north to the Town of Sorrento for a stop n’ stretch and a snack at the Dreamcycle Motorcycle Museum. From there you will ride east alongHighway #1, the Trans Canada through 3 Valley Gap and into the Town of Revelstoke where you will rest for the night. Dinner is on your own tonight, and there are some good options at the resort. You might want to take a ride on the Pipe Mountain Coaster before or after dinner.Riding: 350 km (217 mi)
Overnight: Revelstoke, BC
Meals: Breakfast
Day 11: The Kootenays
Today you ride south into the Kootenay Region of BC. You’ll cruise along Highway #23 down to the Upper Arrow Lake Ferry that will take you on a 20-minute crossing from Shelter Bay to Galena. You'll then continue riding south along Highway #23 intro the Town of Nakusp. A stop n’ stretch in Nakusp and also time to grab a snack. From there you cruise south along highway #6 enjoying the amazing lake and mountain views all along the way into the Town of Nelson where you rest for the night.Riding: 259 km (161 mi)
Overnight: Nelson, BC
Meals: Breakfast
Day 12: Kootenay Lake Ferry, Creston & Cranbrook
Today you ride a short distance along the shores of Kootenay Lake to Balfour and catch the Kootenay Lake Ferry for a 35-minue crossing of Kootenay Lake toCrawford Bay. You will disembark and ride south along the eastern shore of Kootenay lake till you hit the Town of Creston home of the Columbia Brewing Company, makers of the popular Kokanee Beer. After a quick stop and snack, you'll head east towards the Rockies, cruising through the City of Cranbrook and on towards the stop for the night at Fairmont Hot Springs. Time permitting, you will stop for an hour or so at the Fort Steele Heritage Town Living Museum after Cranbrook on your way to Fairmont Hot Springs. Dinner tonight is on your own tonight with several good options at the resort.Riding: 337 km (210 mi)
Overnight: Fairmont Hot Springs
Meals: Breakfast
Day 13: Rockies Return to Calgary
Today you ride north into the Rocky Mountains along Highway #93 witnessing some spectacular scenery along the way. As you emerge from Highway #93 you'll cross over the Trans Canada Highway and pick-up Highway #1A. You'll veer off around Banff for a short distance and then pick it up again after Canmore and ride the Bow Valley Parkway all the way back to Calgary. You'll drop off your rental motorcycles and head across the street to the hotel for the night. Tonight, you’re invited to a farewell dinner at Moxie’s Restaurant & Bar where we youcan laugh, relax, reminisce, and enjoy fond memories of the joint experiences from the past week’s ride.Riding: 312 km (194 mi)
Overnight: Calgary
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 14: Depart Calgary
You’re free to depart at your leisure. The Freedom Biker Tours team will be around to bid you farewell and assist with any last-minute details.
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WHY CHOOSE ANDERSON VACATIONS?
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Small Group Tours
Travel with a limited number of participants for a personalized journey with a tour leader.Experienced Tour Leaders
Who have gone through intensive vetting and training.(But most contract their tour leaders from Anderson Vacations.)
Canadian Travel Experts
With at least 30 years of experience.Min. 95% Satisfaction Rate
From past guests.Travel to unique places, visit more attractions each day.
Without the distractions of tipping.Activities and excursions included as part of the tour.
(Not as add-ons.)Sustainability
Planting one tree for every passenger that travels with us.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Transfers from calgary Airport
- Motorcycle Fuel Included
- Motorcycle Rental of Harley-Davidson
- Support vehicle with water, snacks, first aid kit and luggage
- Ferry crossing
- 13 nights accommodation
- 15 meals including 10 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 4 dinners
- Attractions as mentioned
- Helmets and Rain Gear
EXCLUSIONS
- Flight to/from Calgary
- A Valid Motorcycle Rider’s License is required to participate in this Tour.
- A minimum of 1-Year riding a cruiser style or adventure style motorcycle is required.
- Travel insurance...ask us for a quote!
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Tour Questions
What is the maximum number of travellers in a group?
Anderson Vacations specializes in Small Group Fully Escorted tours. If the tour is classified as a ‘Classic Tour’ up to 24 persons may join the tour although tours commonly travel with anywhere between 18 to 24 travellers. If the tour is classified as a 'Tour of Distinction’ only up to 18 persons may join the tour and many 'Tours of Distinction' travel with 12 to 18 travellers.
What are Guaranteed Departures?
After dreaming about travel to an exciting destination, arranging for time off work, booking your flights the last thing you need is for your trip to be cancelled. Anderson vacation's pre-Guaranteed tours take the uncertainty away from planning your travel and give you peace of mind to book our tours. Pre-Guaranteed Tours are group tours that we have already confirmed as certain to travel on the specified date. All 'Guaranteed Tours' will travel except in the event of a natural disaster or a catastrophic event that is beyond our control. They may already have the minimum number of people booked or else are tours that are known to be popular. Only select departures of tours are 'pre-Guaranteed'.
What happens if I book on a tour that is not Guaranteed?
We pride ourselves on providing “a small shared group experience.” In the event that we have fewer than ten participants on a tour we will offer a “small-group surcharge” to ensure that the tour runs as scheduled. This fee, which is up to 15% of the “land” portion of the tour, will be offered to you as an option to continue with the trip. This fee will cover the costs associated with handling a smaller group.
What is the average age of passengers for this tour?
Our tours are suitable for all age demographics. The average age of travelers is typically 45+.
How physically demanding is this tour? Are you able to accommodate people with mobility restrictions/limitations?
Some tours are mainly coach based and may not be physically demanding while others may require walking inclines or on rough surfaces to access interesting locations. Please check with us and your booking agent carefully and discuss your mobility restrictions before completing any tour booking to ensure this style of travel is right for you.
Can you accommodate passengers with dietary restrictions (food allergies, vegan, vegetarian etc.)?
Yes, we do accommodate dietary restrictions (within reason) such as, food allergies, vegan, vegetarian, etc. There are many meals included on our fully escorted tours. Please inform us of any dietary restrictions at the time of booking so we can ensure there are alternative meal choices.
Booking & Flight Questions
Do you arrange airport transfers?
Yes, we can assist you with airport transfers for you in most locations at a reasonable extra cost. Several tours have airport transfers already included. Please contact us for more details.
Can you assist with booking additional accommodation?
Yes, we can certainly assist with booking additional nights of hotel accommodation for you before and after your fully escorted tour. This is available upon request and subject to availability. Please inquire for further information and prices.
How much luggage should I bring?
Each passenger may bring one large suitcase and one carry-on bag. The weight limit for baggage is 20 kilograms or about 40 pounds. Baggage handling is provided at the hotels in our tour packages but there may be places where you will be required to wheel in your bags for quicker access. Be sure to advise our reservations staff if you will be bringing additional items such as a cane, walker, or wheelchair. You may also bring one small soft-sided carry-on bag, which should easily fit into the overhead shelf of a coach. Each person is responsible for his/her own carryon luggage. Remember to check your airline baggage restrictions if you are flying, as they may differ from Anderson Vacations guidelines.
I am a solo traveller. Is there a single surcharge?
There are options for single travelers to join most tours. Solo travellers can choose to pay a Single Supplement and have their own room throughout the tour. For those willing to share with a co-traveller of the same gender, we have a Twin Share option that is offered for most tours where you share a hotel room with another same gender traveller. In this case, you will not be charged for Single Supplement.
Is it possible to book a triple share accommodation?
Yes, it is possible to book triple share accommodations on select trips. Please inquire or contact us regarding this option, as prices and availability vary from tour to tour.
Can we book this tour with our exclusive group?
Yes, you can! Anderson Vacations works with many private groups and helps to customize a tour to traveller’s needs. Please contact us for more details.
Are gratuities included in the tour cost?
For convenience, gratuities for local guides and meals that are specified in the itinerary are included in the tour price. For meals not included in your tour package please remember that it is customary to tip your server 10-20% in North America. Gratuities for your Coach Driver (where appropriate) and Tour Director are entirely at your discretion. We recommend about CDN $5.00 per person, per day, for your Driver and CDN$7.00 per person, per day for your Tour Leader.
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Ride Canada’s Rockies to the Coast
14 days
Created On: 25 Oct 2024
Highlights
- Experiencing the Cowboy Trai
- Visit the biker-friendly Twin Cities Saloon
- Experience the Banff Gondola
- Riding the Bow Valley Parkway
- Riding the Ice Fields Parkway
- Having a do-it-yourself BBQ lunch at Saskatchewan River Crossing’s Parkway Pub
- Experiencing the Columbia Icefields Adventure
- Walking on the Athabasca Glacier
- Enjoy the World Famous Resort Towns of Banff, Jasper and Whistler
- Visiting Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, and Wells Gray Provincial Park
- Witnessing the Majestic Helmcken Falls, the 4th tallest waterfall in Canada
- Experiencing The Peak of Vancouver
- Enjoying the Grouse Mountain Gondola as you ride up high above the City of Vancouver
- Enjoying an afternoon Wine Tour in Okanagan Wine Country
- Enjoying 2 Lake Ferry Crossings
- Experiencing 19th Century History at Fort Steel Heritage Town
Inclusions
- Transfers from calgary Airport
- Motorcycle Fuel Included
- Motorcycle Rental of Harley-Davidson
- Support vehicle with water, snacks, first aid kit and luggage
- Ferry crossing
- 13 nights accommodation
- 15 meals including 10 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 4 dinners
- Attractions as mentioned
- Helmets and Rain Gear
Exclusions
- Flight to/from Calgary
- A Valid Motorcycle Rider’s License is required to participate in this Tour.
- A minimum of 1-Year riding a cruiser style or adventure style motorcycle is required.
- Travel insurance...ask us for a quote!
Dates & Prices
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Fri, 08 Aug 2025
Thu, 21 Aug 2025
$9,020 USD
$4,630 USD
All prices are per person based on double occupancy and subject to local taxes - GST, PST or HST.
Itinerary
Arrive in Calgary, AB
Arrive in Calgary and take advantage of the complimentary airport shuttle to your hotel. Head over to Calgary Harley-Davidson, conveniently located across the street, to pick up your ride. Meet the Freedom Biker Tours team at tonight's Welcome Dinner and Orientation, where you'll connect with fellow riders and review the exciting journey ahead.
Overnight: Calgary
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: The Cowboy Trail, Longview, Highwood Pass & Banff
Kick off your ride at 8:30 AM with a full tank and an eager heart. Cruise the scenic Cowboy Trail to Longview for a quick rest at Twin Cities Saloon. The adventure intensifies as you head into the Rockies via the Highwood Pass, Canada's highest paved road, before reaching Banff. End the day with dinner at the 'Fat Ox of Banff'.Riding: 301 km (187 mi)
Overnight: Banff
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3: Exploring Banff
Take a break from riding to explore Banff at your leisure. After a leisurely morning, you'll board the Gondola cars and ride high up to the summit of Sulphur Mountain where we’ll be amazed at the views of six surrounding mountain ranges, the Bow Valley, and the Town of Banff. Enjoy the Banff Interpretive Centre and learn about the history and other interesting facts of Canada’s first National Park. Spend the rest of the day exploring Banff's charming streets, with plenty of dining options for dinner on your own.
Overnight: Banff
Day 4: Bow Valley Parkway, Icefields Parkway & Jasper
With kickstands up at 8:30 AM, embark on a picturesque ride along the Bow Valley Parkway. Today you ride along the scenic Bow Valley Parkway enjoying the majestic scenery as you eventually connect with the Ice Fields Parkway heading north towards Jasper. Along the way, you'll stop for a do-it-yourself BBQ lunch at Saskatchewan River Crossing’s Parkway Pub. After lunch, you'll continue riding north along the parkway. You will stop and enjoy the Columbia Icefields Adventure; a unique and iconic experience as you step out onto the Athabasca Glacier. Your ride then takes you further north along the Parkway and into the world famous town of Jasper where you'll stop for the night.Riding: 293 km (182 mi)
Overnight: Jasper
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 6: The Cariboo, Duffy Lake Road & Whistler
Today you ride south to the Town of Little Fort and then turn north-west riding to 100 Mile House in the heart of the Cariboo Region. From there you'll turn south along Highway 97 and ride to Cache Creek and onto Lillooet where you will have a stop n’ stretch and a bite.The Biker-friendly Lillooet’s Cookhouse is a good place for a snack. Next,you will depart Lillooet and head towards Whistler riding the infamous Duffy Lake Road, stopping along the way for photo ops and to check out the beautiful scenery. You emerge from the Duffly lake Road riding into the Town of Pemberton where you turn south and cruise along the Sea to Sky Highway into the mountain Town of Whistler where you will rest for the night. Dinner is on your own tonight with lots of cool and fun places to eat in Whistler village.Riding: 440 km (274 mi)
Overnight: Whistler
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7: Sea to Sky Highway, Grouse Mountain & Vancouver
This morning you ride south along the Sea To Sky Highway with Howe Sound over your right shoulder. You'll cruise through the Town of Britannia Beach and pass by the Town of Horseshoe Bay, and intercept Highway #1, the Trans Canada. You'll skirt aroundthe edges of the Lower Mainland passing through the City of North Vancouver. Stop for an amazing experience at the Peak of Vancouver as you ride the Grouse Mountain Gondola high up over the Lower Mainland with views of Vancouver and out into the Pacific Ocean and the Strait of Georgia. On a clear dayyou can see Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands, and perhaps even the northern tip of Washington State. You’ll continue riding east through a part of the City of Vancouver and on into the Fraser Valley. You will ride along the north shore of the Fraser River through the Towns of Maple Ridge and Mission and into the rich farmland of the Fraser Valley. Yourdestination for tonight is the resort Town of Harrison Hot Springs. Dinner is on your own tonight, but we recommend the delicious Black Forest Restaurant where you can enjoy delicious Bavarian food and of course, legendary German beer and wine. Riding: 252 km (157 mi)
Overnight: Harrison Hot Springs
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8: Fraser Canyon, Similkameen & Okanagan Valleys
A good day of riding today, the longest of the tour. You'll cruise along Highway #7 to the Town of Hope where the first Rambo movie ‘First Blood’ was filmed. From there you will turn north and ride the twists and turns of the Fraser Canyon with the mighty Fraser River over our right shoulder. You’ll pass by Hells Gate and right on into the small Town of Spences Bridge, where you'll leave the TransCanada Highway and turn east riding on Highway #8 into the Town of Merrit in the Nicola Valley. From Merrit, you'll ride the scenic Highway #5A to the Town of Princeton in the Similkameen Valley. You'll have a stop n’ stretch and a snack in Princeton before continuing along Highway #3 along the Similkameen Riverpassing through the small old historic mining Town of Hedley and on into the Town of Keremeos and on through the Richter Pass and down into the Town of Osoyoos at the southern end of the Okanagan Valley. Osoyoos is a major border crossing with Washington State. Lake Osoyoos is the warmest body of freshwater in Canada and sits half in the USA and half in Canada. From Osoyoos, ride north along Highway #97 past vineyards and fruit stands until you reach the small City of Penticton at the southern tip of Lake Okanagan. You'll be staying in Penticton for two nights at a lakeside resort hotel with its own beach. Dinner tonight is on our own, but we recommend sitting on the deck of the Barking Parrot Bar and watching the sunset over the lake and the surrounding hills.Riding: 517 km (321 mi)
Overnight: Penticton
Meals: Breakfast
Day 9: Penticton & Okanagan Wine Tour
A day off the bikes today to enjoysummertime in the South Okanagan. Across the street from the hotel is the Penticton Open-Air Community Market and Farmer’s Market open 08:30 – 1:00. The largest open-air community market in the Okanagan. Take a stroll through the market, engage the vendors, and enjoy some free time. This afternoon, you'll participate in an Okanagan favourite, a Wine Tour with Grape Savvy Wine Tours thatincludes lunch. Dinner is on your own tonight with plenty of walking distance options to choose from.
Overnight: Penticton
Meals: Lunch
Day 10: North Okanagan, The Shuswap & Revelstoke
Today you ride north along Highway #97 through Peachland and into West Kelowna where you divert and ride Westside Road along the western side of Lake Okanagan. You’ll pop out just north of Vernon and back onto Highway #97 riding north through the small Towns of Armstrong and Enderby where you will intercept Highway #97B and head north to the Town of Sorrento for a stop n’ stretch and a snack at the Dreamcycle Motorcycle Museum. From there you will ride east alongHighway #1, the Trans Canada through 3 Valley Gap and into the Town of Revelstoke where you will rest for the night. Dinner is on your own tonight, and there are some good options at the resort. You might want to take a ride on the Pipe Mountain Coaster before or after dinner.Riding: 350 km (217 mi)
Overnight: Revelstoke, BC
Meals: Breakfast
Day 11: The Kootenays
Today you ride south into the Kootenay Region of BC. You’ll cruise along Highway #23 down to the Upper Arrow Lake Ferry that will take you on a 20-minute crossing from Shelter Bay to Galena. You'll then continue riding south along Highway #23 intro the Town of Nakusp. A stop n’ stretch in Nakusp and also time to grab a snack. From there you cruise south along highway #6 enjoying the amazing lake and mountain views all along the way into the Town of Nelson where you rest for the night.Riding: 259 km (161 mi)
Overnight: Nelson, BC
Meals: Breakfast
Day 12: Kootenay Lake Ferry, Creston & Cranbrook
Today you ride a short distance along the shores of Kootenay Lake to Balfour and catch the Kootenay Lake Ferry for a 35-minue crossing of Kootenay Lake toCrawford Bay. You will disembark and ride south along the eastern shore of Kootenay lake till you hit the Town of Creston home of the Columbia Brewing Company, makers of the popular Kokanee Beer. After a quick stop and snack, you'll head east towards the Rockies, cruising through the City of Cranbrook and on towards the stop for the night at Fairmont Hot Springs. Time permitting, you will stop for an hour or so at the Fort Steele Heritage Town Living Museum after Cranbrook on your way to Fairmont Hot Springs. Dinner tonight is on your own tonight with several good options at the resort.Riding: 337 km (210 mi)
Overnight: Fairmont Hot Springs
Meals: Breakfast
Day 13: Rockies Return to Calgary
Today you ride north into the Rocky Mountains along Highway #93 witnessing some spectacular scenery along the way. As you emerge from Highway #93 you'll cross over the Trans Canada Highway and pick-up Highway #1A. You'll veer off around Banff for a short distance and then pick it up again after Canmore and ride the Bow Valley Parkway all the way back to Calgary. You'll drop off your rental motorcycles and head across the street to the hotel for the night. Tonight, you’re invited to a farewell dinner at Moxie’s Restaurant & Bar where we youcan laugh, relax, reminisce, and enjoy fond memories of the joint experiences from the past week’s ride.Riding: 312 km (194 mi)
Overnight: Calgary
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 14: Depart Calgary
You’re free to depart at your leisure. The Freedom Biker Tours team will be around to bid you farewell and assist with any last-minute details.
